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River rafting on the Beas in Kullu
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In short
Overview
River rafting in Himachal is best known on the Beas in the Kullu valley, the river that rises near Rohtang and flows south past Manali and Kullu. Commercial trips run on stretches below Kullu in spring and autumn and stop during the monsoon. Leisure Himachal includes rafting in its Manali & Dharamshala tour and can add a run to any Manali trip.
Season Spring and autumn; suspended in the monsoon
The guide
River rafting guide
The river
The Beas begins near Rohtang Pass and runs the length of the Kullu valley, fast, cold and green-white with snowmelt. Our old guide put it simply: of the four rivers in Himachal that are rafted, the Beas is the first, and it is the one most visitors to Manali get onto.
What a trip involves
You meet the operator on the riverbank below Kullu, get a helmet, a life jacket and a short safety talk, and climb into an inflatable raft with a guide at the back. The standard runs last an hour or so through rapids that are exciting rather than frightening. Wear clothes that can get soaked and bring a change.
When
Spring and autumn are the seasons. During the monsoon the river is too high and rafting stops.
With us
Rafting is on the itinerary of the Manali & Dharamshala tour, on the Kullu–Manikaran day, and can be added to the Manali Volvo tour or any Manali trip. See also the Kullu, Kasol & Manikaran guide.
Tour packages
Tours through these places
Each of these tours visits Kullu, Kasol & Manikaran or Manali. Ask whether river rafting can be added on the day that suits.
Manali Volvo Tour from Delhi
from ₹11,999 / person Book
Manali Honeymoon Package
from ₹13,999 / couple Book
Shimla Manali Volvo Tour
from ₹19,999 / person Book
Complete Himachal Darshan
from ₹18,777 / person Book
Manali & Dharamshala Tour
On request Book
Shimla, Manali & Chandigarh by Car
from ₹13,777 / person Book
Himachal Tour with Amritsar
from ₹34,500 / person Book
Himachal Tour with Vaishno Devi
from ₹24,555 / person Book
Manali to Leh Jeep Safari
from ₹35,555 / person Book
Manali, Leh & Srinagar Road Trip
from ₹40,999 / person BookBefore you go
River rafting: questions
Where can I go river rafting near Manali?
On the Beas in the Kullu valley, below Kullu town, about an hour from Manali. It is usually combined with the Kullu–Manikaran day.
Is rafting on the Beas safe for beginners?
The standard commercial runs need no experience; you paddle with a guide steering. Wear the helmet and life jacket, follow the guide's calls, and skip it if you cannot accept getting very wet in cold water.
When is the rafting season?
Spring and autumn. Rafting is suspended during the monsoon, when the river runs high and muddy.
Is rafting included in your packages?
Rafting is part of the itinerary on the Manali & Dharamshala tour; on other Manali packages it is an add-on. We confirm what is included with your quote.
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Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Fees, permits, timings and road openings change — check them before you travel.